Mrs. Charles Fairchild Sitting by Fireplace, 1629-B

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-392756

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Studio Photography
Mrs. Charles Fairchild Sitting by Fireplace, 1629-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Studio Photography

Description

The image shows a woman, identified as Mrs. Charles Fairchild, seated in an upholstered armchair near a lit fireplace. She is wearing a gown with fur trim and appears to be knitting. The room includes a bookcase filled with books, decorated with various framed artworks and a bust on top. A patterned carpet and decorative tiles are visible around the fireplace.

Details

Descriptive Terms

fireplaces
sitting rooms
parlor chairs
women (female humans)
bookshelves
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

1825

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025535
B-Series negative 1629-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

1918-09

Reference Code

PC022.001.001.001.1629-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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